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Thursday, 18 July 2019

Savoury Roquefort Cheesecake


Recipe for: SAVOURY ROQUEFORT CHEESECAKE

Ingredients:

·        For the base:
o   75g/ 3oz white breadcrumbs
o   40g pecorino romano or parmesan, finely grated
o   25g butter, melted
o   Freshly milled black pepper
·        For the filling:
o   3 eggs, beaten
o   225g medium-fat curd cheese
o   110g fromage frais
o   175g roquefort cheese, crumbled
o   1 tblsp fresh chives, snipped
o   4 spring onions, finely sliced
o   Salt & freshly-milled black pepper

Method:

1.      Heat oven to 180C (fan)
2.      In a bowl mix the breadcrumbs & parmesan, adding melted butter and pepper
3.      Press this mixture firmly down onto base of a 22cm springform cake tin
4.      Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until crisp & toasted
5.      Remove from the oven and turn down to 170C
6.      In a bowl beat the eggs with curd cheese
7.      Stir in fromage frais and seasoning
8.      Add the crumbled Roquefort and snipped chives
9.      Pour the mixture into the tin on top of the crumb base
10.   Scatter spring onions on top
11.   Bake for 40-45 minutes until centre feels springy to the touch
12.   Allow to cool for 20 minutes before removing the tin
13.   Cut into wedges and serve


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